Council news

MORE 20MPH zones have gone 'live' across Sunderland

Throughout this pandemic the people of this region have responded collectively and effectively at every stage, but we really need everyone to continue to pull together to help drive down the worrying rise we are seeing in coronavirus cases.

Sunderland families are being urged to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer.

Sunderland City Council has been recognised for the high quality of its school meals, with a 'Food for Life Served Here' Bronze Award.

Sunderland residents are being encouraged to take up both doses of the vaccine and continue working from home if they can, following the Government's decision to delay further lifting restrictions for now.

Smokers who dropped cigarette ends in Sunderland city centre have been fined as the council cracks down on littering.

A new alliance is being launched in Sunderland in a bid to build on the outstanding contribution made by the city's voluntary and community sector in supporting communities during the pandemic.

The government's decision to delay the further lifting of restrictions is one we support given the concerning rise in case numbers due to the spread of the delta variant.

People in Sunderland are being urged to stay safe after cases of Covid infections almost tripled in a week.

"Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, we're pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events to the region.

Sunderland City Council is helping connect residents to landlords with good quality homes for rent with a free service launching this month.

Sunderland Libraries Services is helping to give the city's businesses a boost by providing access to the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC).